On the November 19 CSAT day, workplaces asked to start work after 10 a.m.; vehicle access restricted from 200 m before test sites
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
On November 19, CSAT day, public offices and businesses are requested to adjust their work start time to after 10 a.m., and vehicle access will be restricted from 200 m in front of test sites.
Key facts
| Test date and time | November 19, 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1,312 test sites in 85 test districts; 551,864 expected candidates |
| Work start time | Public offices, businesses, etc. requested to adjust to after 10 a.m. |
| Transport | Extra Seoul metropolitan area subway services 6:00 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.; vehicle access restricted from 200 m in front of test sites |
| Listening test noise | 1:10 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.: aircraft and helicopter take-offs and landings adjusted, military training suspended |
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Korea's Ministry of Education reported to the Cabinet meeting its 'support measures for stable administration of the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (대학수학능력시험) on test day'. The test will be held on November 19 from 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at 1,312 test sites in 85 test districts nationwide, with 551,864 candidates expected to sit it. Public offices, businesses and others are requested to adjust their work start time to after 10 a.m., and vehicle access will be restricted from 200 m in front of test sites. During the third-period English listening test (1:10 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.), aircraft and helicopter take-off and landing times will be adjusted and military training will be temporarily suspended.
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FAQ
From when can I check the weather at my test site?
From November 13, candidates can check weather information for their test site in advance on the Korea Meteorological Administration website (www.weather.go.kr).
Are there other noise-related requests besides the listening test period?
Buses, trains and other vehicles passing near test sites are asked to slow down and refrain from using horns, and nearby event venues, construction sites and the like are asked to keep everyday noise to a minimum.